Washington rock
Protected Area
Arcipelago La Maddalena
Why dive here
With 74+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, mobula rays (devil rays), oceanic whitetip sharks and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - Washington rock offers some of Sardinia's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Washington Rock, off Sardinia, offers a solid Mediterranean rock dive. You’ll navigate around large boulders and smaller rocky outcrops, finding plenty of nooks for moray eels and octopus. It's a straightforward site, good for knocking off some bottom time or for newer divers looking to get comfortable in the area's conditions. Visibility can vary, but generally, it's a pleasant dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Washington rock
Washington rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Washington rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (41.18, 9.42) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
71°F · Range: 19.6–24°C
Air Temperature
18°C
65°F
Wind Speed
4.65 m/s
9.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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